2014 Chardonnay

The only problem with visiting Ric Forman is that he only makes two wines - well, that looks like it will change soon, but more on that later - so the visits are short. I say that because both the Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are among the very best wines being made in California today. As always, Forman picks on the early side and makes wines that emphasize energy, acidity and structure in conjunction with the richness that Mother Nature provides on her own. In 2015, Forman finally was able to get some fruit from the Thorevilos vineyard, which he co-leases with David Abreu, so there may be a new Cabernet in the range soon. We will see. For now, readers should do what ever they can to grab a few bottles of these wines. Readers should also check out the wine's listed under Rossi - Wallace, Forman's sister label.